Here’s What You Need for the Disability Application Process
It takes a lot of information to apply for disability benefits.
One of our tips for applying is to gather all of the following details up front:
- Details of your health problems. Explain what conditions you’ve been diagnosed with, what symptoms you have, and the severity of those symptoms.
- The names of all the doctors you’ve seen. You can list several years’ worth of doctors you’ve visited for the health problems that now limit your ability to work.
- The names of the hospitals, clinics, and other medical centers you’ve visited. Having this information makes it easier for Social Security and your disability attorney to get the reports they need.
- Names of all your prescription medications. Your medicines can signal to Social Security how serious your medical conditions are. Sometimes your pharmacy can help you get a full list.
- Past job descriptions and education. Your work history and training help Social Security understand why you can’t work anymore—and therefore qualify for benefits—because your health problems rule out jobs for someone with your background.
- Testimony from people who know you. Statements from family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, teachers, bosses, or clergy who personally know you can make a stronger disability application.
Your Social Security Disability lawyer can help you put all of this together.
Your lawyer can guide you on what information to include on forms from Social Security and what you don’t need to add. They can help you get medical records from doctors and statements from friends and family.
With a disability lawyer, you can avoid mistakes and feel more confident that you’re disability application is getting done right.
If you want to learn more before you start, talk to the disability law team at Silver & Archibald for an initial review of your case—at no cost to you.
How a Disability Lawyer Helps in the Benefits Application Process
You probably haven’t dealt with this giant government program, and its thousands of rules, before.
Disability lawyers work with it every day—so you don’t have to figure this out from scratch.
Here’s how your disability attorney helps as you apply for benefits:
- Makes sure you’ve got correct and complete information
- Helps gather medical records and other important evidence
- Keeps you on track with Social Security deadlines
- Answers your questions, provides advice, and keeps you informed about your claim
- Stays on top of Social Security so your application doesn’t get ignored
- Represents you if you’re denied and the process becomes much more legalistic—including making your case in a hearing with a disability judge
It feels hopeless when your life falls apart because of serious medical issues and lost income.
Social Security Disability offers hope for a more peaceful future. Give your disability benefits application the best possible chance by getting a lawyer with a record of success.
Get to Know Silver & Archibald Disability Attorneys
Legal cases involving your health struggles are highly personal matters. When you’re looking for help, you want someone who treats you with the personal care, respect, and dignity that this moment requires.
Answers to Common Questions About Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability is a huge program with a vast set of rules. As a resource for you as you sort out your disability claim, the disability lawyers at Silver & Archibald have prepared answers to some of the most common questions people have.
Common Disability Benefits Questions »
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